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Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home

Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.

“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
US House Democratic leadersJoint statement

Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump

A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president and ordered it to cancel the remaining advertising purchase.

Trump says he is considering firing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

Trump said he is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor before her Senate confirmation hearing. Guilfoyle’s lawyers dispute the claims.

Kansas Senator Pays Six-Year-Old Campaign Bakery Bill

Sen. Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said his campaign had left a $678.75 bill unpaid since 2020. The bakery owner confirmed the payment.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says flu caused campaign absence

James Talarico said he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. A mental health clinic in Ohio denied claims that he was treated there.

Poll puts Democrats 7 points ahead on generic congressional ballot

A NewsNation-DDHQ poll found Democrats leading Republicans by 7 points on the generic congressional ballot.

Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July

Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.

Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican political groups since July.

The donations make him the biggest known donor in the 2026 US midterm elections.

The largest contribution, $158 million, went to the Senate Leadership Fund, which supports Republican Senate candidates.

Musk also gave more than $76 million to America PAC, which is building a voter-turnout operation in competitive Senate and House races.

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US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution

Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.

Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a shooting attack at Fort Hood, Texas.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream Hasan’s planned execution.

Pope Leo condemned the death penalty without referring specifically to Hasan’s case.

Broglio issued a statement urging Catholic service members assigned to the firing squad to seek exemption.

The execution is planned for this date, according to Al Jazeera.

Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Press secretary
Katie Zacharia
Term begins
Monday, Columbus Day
First briefing
Tuesday
News conference time
9:30 a.m.

Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism

Trump says Russia will supply diesel to help ease high fuel prices, but seven senators say the plan conflicts with a 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.

Opponents of the deal Supporters of the deal

Legality

Seven senators say allowing Russian diesel imports runs counter to the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports and that the administration did not follow required procedures.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration is acting within its legal authorities.

Policy and impact

The senators say the US should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

Trump says lower prices for Americans are a priority, and Bessent says the deal is good for Americans.

Johnson says he would stay on as House GOP leader if party loses majority

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to lead House Republicans even if they lose their majority in November, though he expects the party to keep control.

World

Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket

A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.

“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters officialOfficial

Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution

911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.

France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean

French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.

Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot

The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.

Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement

Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.

Joseph Kabila leads new coalition with M23 rebels in DR Congo

Former president Joseph Kabila has launched a political and military coalition with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. The group says it aims to unite resistance forces and may use force.

One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.

The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.

Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.

Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.

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Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert

Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.

Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.

Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.

Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.

Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing

Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.

Suspect
Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Victim
Anna Yagi, 39
Location
A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
Arrest
Oct. 4, 2026

Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station

German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.

Poland Russia

Responsibility

Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.

Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.

Nature of the incident

Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.

Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.

China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh

China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.

Business

China approves Visa to prepare a domestic bank card clearing business

China’s central bank approved Visa’s preparations to establish a local bank card clearing organisation. Visa has one year to complete the preparations.

“a significant step forward in Visa’s long-standing commitment to China”
VisaCompany

Roche signs obesity drug licensing deal with China's Rona Therapeutics

Roche agreed to license an obesity drug asset from China's Rona Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1.16 billion, or about $1.2 billion. Up to $100 million is due upfront and in near-term milestone payments.

TC Energy completes Coastal GasLink investment deal with five First Nations

Five First Nations have gained an economic interest in the entity holding TC Energy’s stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline. A second Indigenous investment transaction is expected later this year.

Economists raise Brazil’s 2026 inflation forecast and lower rate outlook

Economists raised their inflation forecast for Brazil this year and lowered their expected interest rate, while leaving their 2027 forecasts unchanged after the presidential election’s first round.

Turkey offers entrepreneurs 1.35 million lira for a 3% stake

Turkey’s industry minister said entrepreneurs starting companies can receive 1.35 million lira in investment in exchange for a 3% stake. An entrepreneurship office has also opened in Ankara.

ILO and Switzerland provide Rp584.3 billion in support to Indonesian small businesses

A program backed by the ILO and Switzerland has helped 25,378 Indonesian small businesses access Rp584.3 billion in financing and formal savings. A third phase is being prepared.

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 economics prize

The two U.S. economists won the prize for work underpinning models that help governments and central banks stabilize economies and respond to shocks.

U.S. economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 prize in economic sciences.

Hall is affiliated with Stanford University in California, and Woodford with Columbia University in New York.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award in Stockholm on October 12.

Their work connects decisions made by households and businesses with how the wider economy behaves.

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Hong Ra-hee to give Lee Jae-yong Samsung shares worth about 2.6 trillion won

Hong Ra-hee plans to transfer 11.158 million Samsung Electronics shares to chairman Lee Jae-yong, worth about 2.6 trillion won. The transfer is scheduled for November 12.

Samsung Electronics disclosed that Hong Ra-hee would transfer 11.158 million shares to Lee Jae-yong.

The share transfer is scheduled to take place.

IMF warns of risks from AI, rising bond yields and cyberattacks

The IMF says a downturn in AI investments, rising government bond yields and major cyberattacks could unsettle global markets. It urged authorities to limit excessive borrowing and strengthen cyber defenses.

AI financing transactions
14 transactions analyzed since 2023
AI investments
$300 billion in equity
AI debt
$650 billion
Future revenue commitments
$1.4 trillion

IMF projects UK to have lowest G7 borrowing by 2031

The IMF expects the UK to have the lowest annual borrowing in the G7 by 2031. It also forecasts the UK economy will grow at the group’s joint second-fastest rate this year.

Fonderie de Bretagne faces liquidation after no takeover offer is confirmed

No buyer confirmed an offer for Fonderie de Bretagne, putting its Caudan factory and 244 jobs at risk of liquidation. A commercial court in Lorient is expected to rule on Thursday.

Science & Tech

Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf

Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.

“was completely unexpected”
Jamie Williamslead author of the study

Landsat 9 captures a mosaic of farms around Taiwan’s longest river

A Landsat 9 image shows tens of thousands of small farms around the Zhuoshui River in Yunlin County, western Taiwan.

Hubble captures a galaxy cluster that looks like a cosmic smile

A Hubble image shows galaxy cluster SDSS J1038+4849 as a smiling face. Its apparent features are caused by gravity bending light from distant objects.

Scientists say some planets may be more habitable than Earth

Scientists believe some planets beyond our solar system could support more abundant and sustainable life than Earth.

French astronaut Sophie Adenot says space brought a full range of emotions

After eight months in space, Sophie Adenot returned to Earth and spoke publicly in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday about the emotions she experienced.

SpaceX set to send solar arrays and supplies to the space station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch the CRS-35 cargo mission from Florida on Oct. 13, carrying 6,300 pounds of supplies, science equipment and the station’s final pair of new solar arrays.

New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud

A French research team says simulations show the cloud that forms yearly downwind of Mars's Arsia Mons volcano may develop through a rare process that does not need seed particles.

A giant cloud forms each spring and summer downwind of Arsia Mons, a volcano on Mars.

Called the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud, it can stretch up to 1,500 kilometers and grows and fades each day.

The European Space Agency’s Mars Express spacecraft first observed it in 2018, but its size and daily cycle have been hard to explain.

A team from Sorbonne University in France used new simulations to model the cloud’s formation.

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CHIME detects ancient hydrogen that could help probe dark energy

The CHIME telescope has detected a faint signal from hydrogen in the early universe on its own, opening a faster, less expensive way to study dark energy.

Researchers used 94 nights of CHIME observations to detect a hydrogen signal from when the universe was about 5 billion years old.

Space.com reported that CHIME had demonstrated it could map the hydrogen radio glow without galaxy survey data.

Aquarius is best seen on autumn evenings in the Northern Hemisphere

The faint zodiac constellation Aquarius is easiest to spot in a dark sky during Northern Hemisphere autumn or Southern Hemisphere spring, using the Great Square of Pegasus as a guide.

Best viewing season, Northern Hemisphere
Autumn evenings
Best viewing season, Southern Hemisphere
Spring evenings
Position
Between Capricornus and Pisces
Highest in early October
Around 10 p.m. local time

Sanyark Space is building satellites for navigation and communications

Sanyark Space is developing low Earth orbit satellites for high-precision navigation and communications.

Pramatra Space is building chip-based quantum security for networks

Pramatra Space is building chip-based quantum security for space and ground networks. No further details are provided about the technology or its rollout.

Sports

Conor McGregor joins TikTok while recovering from knee injury

McGregor debuted on TikTok holding a baby goat. He is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to remain out of the UFC until 2027.

“What’s up, folks? It’s Mac here with a mega announcement,”
Conor McGregorUFC fighter

AEW WrestleDream 2026 set for Oct. 17 in Orlando

AEW WrestleDream 2026 will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 17 in Orlando. Will Ospreay is set to defend the AEW World title against seven challengers in a new match type.

Michael Page signs multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC exit

The 39-year-old British fighter has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after the UFC did not renew his contract. His first fight with the promotion has not been announced.

Makhachev and Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto

Islam Makhachev is reportedly expected to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, if negotiations continue as planned.

Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez will fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks

Turki Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez intends to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Oct. 31 despite attacks on the city’s airport. The airport strikes caused deaths and injuries.

Indi Hartwell wins TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound for Glory

Indi Hartwell defeated Xia Brookside at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to win the Knockouts World Championship, with Mickie James serving as special guest referee.

CMLL confirms six matches for October 13 Arena Mexico card

CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show in Mexico City on October 13, including a main event between Mascara Dorada and Zandokan Jr.

CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show on Tuesday, October 13, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City.

The main event is Mascara Dorada against Zandokan Jr. The card also includes tag-team and six-person tag-team matches.

Two of those matches are scheduled as best two out of three falls contests.

The event is one of two CMLL shows taking place that day.

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AEW names confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle in Hiroshima

Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay and other wrestlers are confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle on November 3 in Hiroshima, with several championship matches planned.

Wrestling Observer reported that five AEW wrestlers had been confirmed for Power Struggle.

NJPW Power Struggle is scheduled to take place in Hiroshima.

Andre Fili Says He May Pursue Pro Wrestling After MMA

After a second-round knockout win over Kai Kamaka III, UFC fighter Andre Fili said he may try pro wrestling after MMA and plans to use steroids to get bigger.

Fight record after win
26-14
Opponent
Kai Kamaka III
Result
Second-round knockout
Professional fighting began
2009

Leon Slater becomes TNA’s youngest world champion at 22

Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth at Bound For Glory to win the TNA World Championship, becoming the youngest champion in the promotion’s history.

Kayla Harrison says she is ready to return after neck surgery

The UFC women’s bantamweight champion says neck surgery left her unsure she would feel like herself again. She is scheduled to defend her title against Amanda Nunes on Nov. 14 in New York.

Entertainment

Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Bryan CranstonActor who played Walter White

Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes

Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.

Sean Lennon says he and Julian received equal inheritances

Sean Lennon said he and his half brother Julian inherited the same amount from their father, John Lennon, with Julian’s trust slightly larger by a negligible amount.

Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration

The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.

Princess Eugenie shares video of daughter on eighth wedding anniversary

Princess Eugenie posted a video of Jack Brooksbank holding their two-month-old daughter, Adelaide, as she marked their eighth wedding anniversary.

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York

Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.

Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.

The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.

She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.

A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.

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Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes

After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.

Shane Gillis hosted “SNL” and joked about women’s workout clothes in his monologue.

Dan Levy posted a reaction criticizing the jokes.

Ego Nwodim shared a gym photo and a post-workout meal photo with pointed captions on Instagram Story.

Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027

INTENTION, the agency led by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, plans to close on March 31, 2027, because of his adjustment disorder. The agency says it will support its talents through the closure.

Agency
INTENTION
Closure date
March 31, 2027
Announcement date
October 13, 2026
Reason cited
Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder

Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early

Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.

Glen Schofield Krafton

Development time

Schofield said Krafton promised three extra months and then withdrew them, forcing the game to ship.

Schofield said Krafton thought the game was a complete failure; Krafton’s own account is not included in the sources.

Management and development

Schofield said many of the studio’s problems were caused by Korean management.

Schofield said Krafton required a PlayStation 4 version, which he said would cost an extra $20 million; the sources do not include Krafton’s response.

Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career

Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.

Health

At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss

Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.

“[The doctor] said right away, stop taking Ozempic”
Michelle FennellOzempic claimant

Authoritarian parenting linked to depression and aggression in children

A study in China found that rigid, authoritarian parenting is linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children. Experts say repeated violence and coercion can harm children’s emotional development.

Mexico’s military hospital fills just 56% of prescriptions in 2026

Mexico’s Central Military Hospital filled about 56% of prescriptions in 2026, leaving many patients to pay for medicines themselves. The shortfall comes after years of declining supply rates.

Study links several health issues to early-onset Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis

A Finnish study found several health conditions were more common in people later diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, especially in the five years before diagnosis. The findings do not show that these conditions cause the disease.

Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in surgery this week

Pope Leo XIV says doctors found a small, early-stage lung nodule and recommended surgery. The Vatican expects him to stay in hospital for about a week.

Pope Leo XIV enters Rome hospital for planned lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Tests will show whether it is cancerous and whether he needs further treatment.

UK demand for pears rises as nutritionist highlights health benefits

Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% from the same period a year earlier. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert highlighted their fiber and other nutrients.

Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% compared with the same period a year earlier.

Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said pears offer fiber, water and useful nutrients.

A medium pear has about 6 grams of fiber, which can support regular bowel movements and feed gut bacteria.

Research links regular pear consumption with lower heart and stroke risk, though the reasons are not fully established.

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WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels

The WHO says more than 800 million children have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, and is launching a week-long campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.

A study led by researchers at China’s Southeast University estimated that the highest numbers of lead-poisoning deaths were concentrated in China, India and Bangladesh.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that lead poisoning caused 3.5 million deaths and more than 71.5 million years lost to disability worldwide.

The WHO’s week-long awareness campaign is scheduled to begin.

Regular exercise linked to slower decline in people with Parkinson’s

A study of 294 people with Parkinson’s found that those who were more physically active had slower declines in movement and thinking skills, though it cannot show exercise caused the difference.

Participants
294 people with Parkinson’s
Follow-up
Up to seven years
Most active group
More than eight hours of physical activity a week
Study journal
Neurology

Dietz & Watson is redesigning cold cuts amid health concerns

As health concerns and falling deli-counter sales put pressure on cold cuts, Dietz & Watson says it is close to completing a line of redesigned products.

Health critics and influencers Dietz & Watson

Health concerns

Critics say cold cuts contain additives and have been linked to health problems.

The company is redesigning its products as “clean” cold cuts.

Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV, 71, is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam. Most lung nodules are benign, and many cause no symptoms.